Entertainment channelhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/Entertainment channel's most recent posts.en-usBest Films Of The Year 2016http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/best-films-of-the-year/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/best-films-of-the-year/<p><em>This article originally appeared on AskMen UK.</em></p><p>Did anything good happen to the world in 2016? Absolutely not. At the end of 2015, things just <em>seemed</em> terrible. Oh how little we knew. At the end of 2016 everyone halfway interesting is dead and the world is being run by morons, absolutely confident that their lack of any idea of how to do their jobs is a virtue, because people have had enough of pe...</p>Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Best TV Shows Of The Year 2016http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/best-tv-shows-of-the-year/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/best-tv-shows-of-the-year/<p><em>This article originally appeared on AskMen UK.</em></p><p>Did&nbsp;<em>Game of Thrones</em>&nbsp;jump the shark? Was&nbsp;<em>Westworld</em>&nbsp;too clever for its own darned good? Which BBC biggies suffered second season syndrome and which went to another level? And where the hell did our chart-topper come from? Find out as we countdown our top 10 TV programs of the year &ndash; plus give consolation prizes to the ones that just missed out&hellip;</p>...Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Gear Of The Year: The Ultimate Buyer's Guidehttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/gear-of-the-year-the-ultimate-buyer-s-guide/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/gear-of-the-year-the-ultimate-buyer-s-guide/<p>Toys, gadgets, tools, gizmos, devices: They have many names&nbsp;and even more uses. In the 21st century, there&#39;s not a single thing&nbsp;they can&#39;t do. From simply telling you what time it is to&nbsp;recording all of your life&#39;s biggest moments or helping you elevate your daily routine,&nbsp;gear makes your day-to-day&nbsp;easier, simpler and more enjoyable.&nbsp;</p><p>But not every piece of gear is created equal. Here, we&#39;ve&nbsp;ro...</p>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500Mophie Power Capsulehttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/mophie-power-capsule.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/mophie-power-capsule.html<p>Only ten percent left. Still want to get in a run and take the subway home from work. Will the battery make it? What if the office calls on kilometer seven? Take it or push it to VM? Might mean I lose all my Strava data. Have to finish the last 30 minutes of the Minimalist podcast. I&rsquo;ll just sit in my office lobby for a bit before I head out. There. There&rsquo;s an outlet. A couple minutes for a qui...</p>Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500How To Turn Your Home Into A Dream Rentalhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/turn-your-home-into-a-dream-airbnb.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/turn-your-home-into-a-dream-airbnb.html<p>While renting a spare room or investing in a rental property have always been timeless ways to make a little bit of extra income, the popularity of Airbnb has made this venture so much easier. Since Airbnb only takes 3 percent from each reservation from the renters , listing your space with the company is a convenient and profitable way to earn some cash and meet people from all over the world....</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 2016 Dream Home: Starter Househttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/dream-home-house/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/dream-home-house/<p>You&rsquo;re done with school, you&rsquo;ve found a steady job, and finally ditched the roommate in favor of someone you might want to spend the rest of your life with. Life is great. But now it&rsquo;s time to settle down and find a place to call home. You love your starter house but you want to take it from &ldquo;house&rdquo; to &ldquo;home&rdquo; and don&rsquo;t know where to start. With that in mind, here are 25 products that will turn ...</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 2016 Dream Home: First Apartmenthttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/dream-home-first-apartment/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/dream-home-first-apartment/<p>Once school is over and you&rsquo;re part of the workforce, it&rsquo;s time for your own apartment. As intimidating as outfitting your dorm was, your first apartment will feel even more daunting &mdash; but we&rsquo;re here to help. We&rsquo;ve put together a list of the most helpful and groundbreaking products that every young professional needs in order to live in their dream apartment.</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 2016 Dream Home: Dorm http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/dream-home-dorm/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/dream-home-dorm/<p>Living without parents for the first time might seem intimidating, but trust us that once you get over the jitters of not having them around, you&rsquo;re going to want to pack your dorm with the coolest furniture and gadgets out there. We&rsquo;ve put together a list of everything a new student needs to pack their dorm with &mdash; things to help you study, sleep, flex, cook and wind down better.</p>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Cyber Monday Man Cave Essentialshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/cyber-monday-man-cave-essentials.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/cyber-monday-man-cave-essentials.html<p>Whether you live&nbsp;on your own, with&nbsp;a roommate or with a partner, having your own space carved out is essential to your wellbeing. Your Man Cave, or Mantuary, or however you want to call it doesn&#39;t have to be Gene Simmons&#39; office, but it&#39;s nice to appropriate it --&nbsp;it&#39;s your escape.<br /><br />It may be your writing area, your gaming space, or the den you can watch TV in without worrying about being bothere...</p>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Cyber Monday 2016http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/cyber-monday.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/cyber-monday.html<p>If preparation isn&rsquo;t your strong suit, never fear -- we&rsquo;ve done our homework to bring you a glimpse into the best of Cyber Monday&rsquo;s tech, fitness, and fashion offerings.</p><p>Below is a breakdown of&nbsp;the top deals in electronics, apparel, fitness and more, at a fraction of what they usually cost - all from the most-trusted&nbsp;retailers out there. You can also browse them out directly at&nbsp;Amazon,&nbsp;Best Buy&nbsp;...</p>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 2016 All-American Gift Guidehttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/all-american-gifts/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/all-american-gifts/<p>The festive season is creeping up on us, but this year we&rsquo;re all about presents that remind us of the comfort of our own backyard.&nbsp;So this holiday season get the people closest to you gifts that represent this great country we inhabit. Filled with gift ideas ranging from gear&nbsp;to help us fully enjoy a camping trip in the Colorado mountains&nbsp;to a refined version of a great&nbsp;American fashion staple ...</p>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Christmas Gifts for Kidshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/mrtech/stocking-stuffers-for-kids.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/mrtech/stocking-stuffers-for-kids.html<p dir="ltr">It&rsquo;s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are officially in full swing and playing Santa has never been easier. Just chill Scrooge. We took all the stress out of your holiday shopping. When it comes to buying great gifts for your kids, your brother&rsquo;s kids, your friend&rsquo;s kids, even your bosses&rsquo; kids -- we&rsquo;ve got you covered! Start by making a list. Next get comfy with some eggnog in...</p>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Best E-Readers For Travelinghttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/the-best-ereaders-for-traveling.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/the-best-ereaders-for-traveling.html<p dir="ltr">What Gutenberg did for people who made books, Jeff Bezos has done for people who read them. The Kindle may be left behind at some point -- Gutenberg certainly was -- but its work is done. Books are securely in the digital world. And though there are still many fine reasons to buy physical copies to have and to hold at home, it&rsquo;s just silly to take them on a trip with you.</p><p dir="ltr">Even if air travel wasn...</p>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Best Black Friday Fashion Dealshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/black-friday-fashion-roundup.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/black-friday-fashion-roundup.html<p>Every other day of the year, shopping for clothes can be a drag. And that&#39;s why we welcome Black Friday with open arms &ndash; especially its online equivalent, which spares us having to scour store aisle upon aisle. It also means you&#39;re one less customer invading the shops on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.<br /><br />Cash lines, dressing room lines, lines just to get in the store: you avoid all of it by shoppin...</p>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Best Deals Of Black Friday 2016http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/austin/black-friday.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/austin/black-friday.html<p>Black Friday weekend is one of&nbsp;<span>the only times of the year when you can save on <em>everything</em>. It&#39;s the best time to stock up on items you want, need and will be gifting for the holidays. But because of that, it&#39;s also the time&nbsp;</span><span>when everyone hits the shops, making the whole experience stressful.</span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p><div><span>So, we got to work early and put together nearly hundred of the best Black Friday weekend deals going ri...</span></div>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Black Friday Grooming Dealshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/black-friday-grooming-products.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/black-friday-grooming-products.html<p>Black Friday&nbsp;comes at an ideal time for grooming products. As we head into a harsher climate, our skin is the one that takes the hit. It&#39;s also when we decide to grow some of that facial hair out to protect ourselves from the cold, dry air, so we can face it like a man. Though most of our grooming rituals take place above the shoulders, investing in good products can get expensive.</p><div>Whether your ...</div>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Black Friday Watch Salehttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/black-friday-watch-sale.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/black-friday-watch-sale.html<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Complementing your outfit with a standout timepiece doesn&rsquo;t have to mean compromising your wallet &mdash; and it doesn&rsquo;t have to mean sacrificing style either. A fine watch satisfies three criteria:</span></p><ol class="ol1"><li class="li1"><span class="s1">It tells the time&nbsp;,</span></li><li class="li1"><span class="s1">It&#39;s versatile,</span></li><li class="li1"><span class="s1">And last but not least, it looks damn good. </span></li></ol><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Smart watches, and wearable tech in general, may be the future , but who really needs to know the weather in Santa Monica, time...</span></p>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The Best Streaming Devices And Accessorieshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/best-streaming-devices-and-accessories.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/best-streaming-devices-and-accessories.html<p>Cutting the cord isn&rsquo;t a decision we make lightly. We practically base our weekday and weekend plans around what we&rsquo;re binge watching at the moment, but the digital renaissance has provided us the freedom to enjoy what we want to watch at any given moment. No longer is society confined to the absurd contracts and overpriced packages promoted by cable companies. We&rsquo;ve been awarded a newer, cheap...</p>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500A First Look At Oakley's New Mod 3 And Mod 5 Helmetshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/a-first-look-at-oakley-s-new-mod-3-and-mod-5-helmets.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/a-first-look-at-oakley-s-new-mod-3-and-mod-5-helmets.html<p>Brain buckets. There was a time in the not-so-distant past that skiing or riding without one seemed the thing to do. That massive head traumas were something that happened to other people and that carving huge lines in deep powder weren&rsquo;t negated by whether or not you had your head right, so to speak.<br />&nbsp;<br />With greater focus on design and technology, and broader awareness that life spent drinking me...</p>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Why We Love The Mophie Hold Force Casehttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/why-we-love-the-mophie-force-holder-case.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/why-we-love-the-mophie-force-holder-case.html<p dir="ltr">Since the creation of the iPhone, we&rsquo;ve found ourselves enthralled with the concept of mobile protection. A history of cracked screens, scratched edges, and the infamous Antennagate controversy can attest to this. Protection cases are the go-to accessory to maintaining the beauty and functionality of our smartphones. And as the technology in our palms continues to evolve, so do the sleeves safe...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Last-Minute Christmas Giftshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/last-minute-christmas-gifts.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/last-minute-christmas-gifts.html<p dir="ltr">Okay, it&rsquo;s the night before Christmas and you&rsquo;re still sans gift for several of your family and friends. No judgment -- we&rsquo;ve all been there once or twice. The holidays just seem to sneak up you! Whether you made a list and got distracted or just kept putting it off &lsquo;til tomorrow, we&rsquo;ve got you.</p><p>Even if you are down to the bitter last second, never fear. There is still a gift out there for your ...</p>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The 2016 Crash Courseshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/crash-courses/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/crash-courses/<p>That time in the morning between waking up and leaving to go to work&nbsp;is wasted by most. We struggle to get up and then we rush through our routines, just to get in to work&nbsp;on time. What most people don&rsquo;t realize is that time can be used to its full potential to make the day ahead even better. With that in mind, we put together a list of things that will benefit your health, career and overall h...</p>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Best HBO Series Rankedhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/best-hbo-series-ranked/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/best-hbo-series-ranked/<p><em>This article first appeared on AskMen UK.</em></p><p>Ah, HBO. Just that static logo sting is enough to get us tingling in anticipation of great telly. US premium cable network Home Box Office started out in 1972, screening movies and sport. But since it moved into drama and comedy in 1997, it&rsquo;s been responsible for more &ldquo;golden age of TV&rdquo; classics than any other broadcaster.&nbsp;</p><p>Here&rsquo;s our definitive ranking o...</p>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Nicolas Cage Life Lessonshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/nicolas-cage-life-lessons/http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/nicolas-cage-life-lessons/<p>Nicolas Cage is a man who lives by his own set of rules, both in his own life and on film. He has fought terrorists, the devil, alcoholism and bees. In his latest movie, <em>Dog Eat Dog</em>, he plays an ex-con who tries to kidnap a mobster&rsquo;s baby so that he can retire to Hawaii &ndash; because that&rsquo;s the kind of thing Cage does.</p><p>He has seen shit; more shit than you or I will ever see. He has things to teach. ...</p>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500What Men Feel While Christmas Shoppinghttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/what-men-feel-while-christmas-shopping.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/what-men-feel-while-christmas-shopping.html<p>One unintended consequence of the US elections this week was that, for once, the unveiling of the John Lewis Christmas advert&nbsp;didn&rsquo;t dominate the national conversation. But, as in previous years, this remains the starting gun for the full-on descent into the festive season: more than high-street turkey sandwiches, more than Starbucks&rsquo; latest syrupy crime against conventional coffee, more than t...</p>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Gifts For Parentshttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/gifts-for-parents.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/gifts-for-parents.htmlThe holidays are closing in and you've got parents to shop for. This list of parent-friendly gifts is here to help.Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500What's New At Bespoke Posthttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/whats-new-at-bespoke-post.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/whats-new-at-bespoke-post.html<p dir="ltr">With the cold weather hot on our heels , who wants to go out and shop? That&rsquo;s where subscription services come in handy. Every month you receive a sweet selection of products without ever lifting a finger. Haven&rsquo;t heard of Bespoke Post? Bespoke Post is a no-commitment subscription service that creates monthly themed boxes and delivers them right to your doorstep.</p><p dir="ltr">Each one of Bespoke Post&rsquo;s month...</p>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500The AskMen X Huckberry Shop: Decemberhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/the-askmen-x-huckberry-shop.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/the-askmen-x-huckberry-shop.html<p>December has finally arrived, and Christmas is no longer something to be shrugged off as a distant-future happening. It&rsquo;s imminent, and if you have any shopping to do, now is the time to get it underway.</p><p>Whether you&rsquo;ve got a small family or a big one, a large entourage or a few close pals, gifting can feel a bit laborious if you&rsquo;re not inspired. And if you&rsquo;re not inspired, then you may as well b...</p>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Stocking Stuffers For Herhttp://www.askmen.com/dating/dating_advice/stocking-stuffers-for-her.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/dating/dating_advice/stocking-stuffers-for-her.html<p>Shopping for a Christmas gift for her can be a head-scratching, mind-boggling affair. Trying to decipher any secret hints, or figure out if it&rsquo;s her style can make a trip to mall a maze. Never fear guys, to make matters a little easier, we&rsquo;ve come up with a fail-safe guide to shopping for stocking stuffers.</p><p>Stocking stuffers don&rsquo;t have to substitute an actual gift. Think of them as an opening ac...</p>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Stocking Stuffers For Menhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/stocking-stuffers-for-men.htmlhttp://www.askmen.com/entertainment/guy_gear/stocking-stuffers-for-men.html<p>It&rsquo;s the most wonderful time of the year! With the holiday season right around the corner, it&rsquo;s time to begin checking off all the people on your list. The guys on your list, whether it&rsquo;s a dad, a brother, or a buddy, can be tough to shop for. This year, we&rsquo;ve rounded up a few stocking-sized gift ideas for him to help you put a big smile on the face of your favorite dude.</p><p>Stocking stuffers are o...</p>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500